Kensington Palace announced that Prince William and Kate are expecting their baby in April of 2015.

Kensington Palace announced that Prince William and Kate are expecting their baby in April of 2015.

That's the same month of the couple's fourth anniversary.

Speculators have ruled out the possibility of twins as the statement released concerning the due date specifically used the singular, ‘baby’.

No mention was made or clue given regarding the gender of the expected infant.

Whether a boy or girl, the baby will become fourth in line to the throne, behind his or her brother, father, and grandfather.

Many call this type of scenario ‘an heir and a spare’.

Since the pregnancy was made public in early September, the Duchess has been absent from regular appearances.

She’s been suffering from a severe form of morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidarum, which has made her unable to participate in a number of events.

Her condition is often marked by excess vomiting and can result in dehydration, toxin build-up in the blood and weight loss.

It’s said the Duchess has been feeling better, and she is expected to soon resume attending royal engagements.

They include welcoming the president of Singapore to the United Kingdom and an awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London.